Originally Posted by Danube (Post 2441634)

What you are saying is, if I, not a resident of De La Mesa, try to use that pool I will be asked to leave? By who's authority?

I don't think so.

Originally Posted by Danube (Post 2441636)

Wot? Now you're saying another(?) "Rio Gramnde" pool
is off-limits to
most residents
of TV? Or are
you talking
about Villa de la Mesa?
How is the exclusivity enforced? Will the sheriff come if a resident of Virginia Trace refuses to leave this pool?

Originally Posted by Malsua (Post 2441639)

The residents pay somewhere around $800 annually, maybe a touch more, per household for use of the space. This is on top of the regular amenities fee.

Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2441641)

I only know the pool is in the Village of Rio Grande. I have no idea how it is enforced.

Originally Posted by Danube (Post 2441642)

Weird how no one can answer my question: How is the exclusivity enforced?

Makes me think the "exclusive pools" are just rumors to keep people away.

Originally Posted by fflmaster (Post 2441330)

I am sure this is discussed in Nauseam, but can’t seem to find much on a search with recent opinions.

I expect my wife and I will want to design our house vs purchase an already made and ready new home if we go in the new home direction.

However, looking at locations TV releases to build lots on the price can go from 5k to 200k.

I get the idea of pick what you can afford and want, but I am still the kind of person that needs to confirm value. Say, we decide to move to a new location in 10 years. I don’t want to loose 200k in value. Up North, the area and size of house would all be similar in price. View would not mean anything to valuation of sale.

So, do the golf course views really sell for 200k more than a same style home without the view? Or do you understand and accept a loss if you purchase the view?

Originally Posted by Ken D. (Post 2441656)

We hit it right, beautiful golf course view, no worry about balls or carts near our home. Never hear mowers, but can see from afar.

Originally Posted by Malsua (Post 2441649)

Here's the sign on the gate on either end.

"De Le Mesa Residents Only"

Originally Posted by Kelevision (Post 2441663)

The answers will be as follows… People who have a view lot will tell you yes, it’s worth it and people who don’t will say it’s not worth it. I don’t, I have a courtyard villa with a wall but, if money didn’t matter I’d have definitely gone with a view lot. No question. Then there’s which view. I personally, don’t care about a retention pond view and wouldn’t take that. I love the nature preserve views and/or marshland views. I don’t want golf course views because if I can see them, they can see me. I could NEVER live in anything with kissing lanais yet it doesn’t bother others. To each their own and only you can decided if it’s worth it.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2441668)

I wonder who put up that sign :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Originally Posted by Tomptomp (Post 2441679)

Unless you have lived on a golf course you don’t know what it’s like. I have a spectacular view and I love it. It GREAT !

Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2441687)

I have lived in the area over 20 yrs. This pool and park has been private for 15 yrs, maybe a little longer. It was the first neighborhood that was built for lifestyle visits. At one time, the townhomes in Spanish Springs were also used for lifestyle visits. When the developer moved on, the upkeep for both areas became the responsibility of those who bought. I know for certain, the townhomes at Spanish Springs has an HOA. I heard there was an HOA in the area of the private pool and park. I have no idea if it is soley for the villa owners or the entire village. I believe the HOAs are the reason they can set their own rules.

Both areas were constructed 20 yrs ago. Schwartz was in charge and he did things differently than Gary Morse. No one should be annoyed by the perks from the past. The generation now in charge is providing perks in the newer areas. Change is good!